Family Prayer Time

MORE INFORMATION coming Monday, April 22.

Family Prayer Time:  May 1, 6:45 - 8:00, beginning in the auditorium.  

Schedule

6:45 to 7:30 - Short family devo and prayer scavenger hunt for kids and families.

7:30 to 8:00 - Bring a favorite game to play with others.  

8:00 until ? - Take opportunities to pray with your family.  Some resources to help with this will be shared on May 1.

April 14, 2024

This Week's Supported Workers is the Harmon family at UNC Wilmington.

Toddler

Samuel Helps Eli
God is pleased when children serve Him.
1 Sam 1:24 – 2:11
Joshua 24:15

PreK/ K

The Friend in the Fire
Jesus, our Friend, is with us all the time.
Daniel 3
Psalm 56:3

1^st  SS

Victory in Sight
God teaches us to walk by faith.
2 Kings 6:8 – 7:20
2 Cor. 5:7

2^nd-3^rd SS

Jesus Condemns Hypocrisy
Jesus has power over sin’s effects on our bodies.
Mt 8:1-4; Jn 9:1-7, 3:1-6
Matt 15:8

4^th–5^th SS

Talk to the Commander
God hears and answers our requests for strength/provision
Mt 8:1-4; Jn 9:1-7;34- 41
1 Peter 2:24

1^st–5^th  CC

Imprisonment & Release in Philippi
God is worthy of our praise no matter our circumstances.
Acts 16:16 – 40
Eph. 2:8-10

April 7, 2024

This week's supported workerss are the McMasters.

Toddler
Mary Sees Jesus
Jesus talked to people after His resurrection.
John 20:1, 2, 11 – 18
Matt. 28:6

PreK/ K
The Friend in Captivity
Jesus, our Friend, helps us obey even when it's hard
Daniel 1
Acts 5:29

1^st  SS
New Freedom & New Life
God is the provider of needs and giver of life.
2 Kings 4:1 - 37
Ps 145:15,16

2^nd-3^rd SS
Jesus Condemns Hypocrisy
Jesus’ true followers worship Him from their hearts.
Mark 2:13-17; 3:1-6
Matt 15:8

4^th–5^th SS
Praise the Commander
God always deserves our sincere worship and praise
Acts 16:6 – 40
Acts 16:25

1^st–5^th  CC
Clarifying & Sharing the Gospel
God provides opportunities to witness
Acts 15:1 – 16:15
Eph. 2:8 – 10

March 31, 2024

RESURRECTION SUNDAY  – NO SUNDAY SCHOOL – 

This week's supported workers are the Harmons

Toddler
Jesus Rises from the Dead
Jesus died and rose again.
Matt. 28:1 – 8
Matt. 28:6

PreK - 5th Graders
Jesus was raised from the dead for the glory of God and our good.
Resurrection Eggs
Ephesians 2:4 - 5

RESURRECTION QUESTIONS

1. Do you remember one item from the resurrection eggs or one detail from the Resurrection Story? Why is it important, or what does it mean?
2. What do you think are the BIG TRUTHS TO REMEMBER ON EASTER?
• Jesus died.  He didn’t deserve to die, but he died in our place, for our sin. 
• Jesus rose from the dead.  Jesus’ resurrection was different than other resurrections in the Bible (Lazarus in the NT, the widow’s son in the OT) because Jesus died once.  These other people died again.
• Jesus' death and resurrection were necessary for my relationship with Jesus Christ.

MEMORY VERSES REMINDERS:

This week's memory verses (Ephesians 2:4-5) are also this week's Fighter Verses - www.fighterverses.com

In class, we looked at the context of last week's Fighter Verses (Ephesians 2:1 - 3).

A specific idea we talked about was if you apologize and say "I am sorry, but you...," the "but you..." negates the apology.  

A similar thing happens in these five verses.  

You were dead.
You once walked in the ways of this world.

You lived in the flesh.

You were children of disobedience.

BUT GOD...

who is rich in mercy

loved us when we were dead

made us alive

saved us.  

PRAISE THE LORD HE IS RISEN!

Praise the Lord that in Him we have life.

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march 24 2024

This week's ministry focus is Alpha Grand Rapids

Toddler
Jesus’ Triumphal Entry
Jesus deserves our praise
Matthew 21:1 – 9
Psalm 9:1

PreK/ K
God cared for an enemy
God’s love extends to all people, even enemies.
2 Kings 5:1 – 15
John 3:16

1^st  SS
Jesus’ Lesson on Life and Death
Jesus came from God to give us life.
John 11:25

2^nd-3^rd SS
Jesus has power over creation
Jesus directs His creation to accomplish His will.
Matt 14:22-33; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 5:1-11
Col 1:16, 17

4^th–5^th SS
Surrender Control
God gave us the Spirit to help us obey Him.
Jn 14:16-18; Acts 3; 4
Acts 1:8

1^st–5^th  CC
Suffering for the Sake of the Gospel
God calls us to serve Him sacrificially.
Acts 13:13 – 14:28
Acts 14:21a, 22

Here is a list of helpful things the 1st - 5th graders came up with. 

March 17, 2024

 This week's supported ministry is Alpha Grand Rapids

Toddler
Mary’s Gift
God is glad when we give to Him
Mark 14:3-9; Jn 12:1-8
1 John 4:7

PreK/ K
God cared for His Prophets
God takes care of those who serve Him
2 Kings 4:38 – 44
Psalm 37:3

1^st  SS
God’s Night Light
Jesus is God’s light in a world dark with sin.
John 3:1 - 21
John 3:17

2^nd-3^rd SS
Jesus offers eternal life
Jesus provides the only way to eternal life.
John 4:3 – 42
John 3:16

4^th–5^th SS
Draw Your Sword
God gave us the Bible so we might know and live by the truth
Eph 6:17; Heb 4:12, 13
Eph 6:17

1^st–5^th  CC
God’s Power Shown on Cyprus
God is more powerful than anyone opposing Him.
Acts 12:25 – 13:12
Acts 14:21a, 22

March 24, 2024

This week's supported ministry is Alpha Grand Rapids

Toddler
Jesus’ Triumphal Entry
Jesus deserves our praise
Matthew 21:1 – 9; Psalm 9:1

PreK/ K
God cared for an enemy
God’s love extends to all people, even enemies.
2 Kings 5:1 – 15
John 3:16

1^st  SS
Jesus’ Lesson on Life and Death
Jesus came from God to give us life.
John 11:25

2^nd-3^rd SS
Jesus has power over creation
Jesus directs His creation to accomplish His will.
Matt 14:22-33; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 5:1-11
Col 1:16, 17

4^th–5^th SS
Surrender Control
God gave us the Spirit to help us obey Him.
Jn 14:16-18; Acts 3; 4
Acts 1:8

1^st–5^th  CC
Suffering for the Sake of the Gospel
God calls us to serve Him sacrificially.
Acts 13:13 – 14:28
Acts 14:21a, 22